Inclusion Project in the centre of Bogotá

Today we would like to present you one of the social projects which we are recently supporting. “Proyecto Friese” is located in the most beautiful part of the historic centre of Bogotá and it aims to create better conditions for people with disabilities. According to the WHO 15% of the global population have difficulties in functioning. A large part of these people living in precarious conditions can be found in Colombia because the State only provides limited support. According to the Federal Statistical Office of Colombia (DANE) only 13% of children and adolescents with special support requirements have access to the education system. 

The project’s exemplary work serves to destigmatize people with special need for support. The project supports an inclusive society in which all people and their different capabilities are accepted and appreciated. The participation of all parties is completely free of charge. A lot of people with disabilities, neighbors and interested people  are working in the main Project of “Friese”, the garden project “Huertolaria”, that started 3 years ago on an unoccupied property. The word “Huertolaria” consists of “huerta: the garden” and the Old City Candelaria. “Huertolaria” is focussing  on the concept of permaculture and the organic products are sold in the centre of Bogotá the whole year round. A nice place where all kinds of people meet an exchange views. If our clients are interested, they are of course able to visit the project.